Safety Precautions
The use of any chainsaw
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your chainsaw. Observe all
applicable local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
Safe use of a chainsaw involves
may be hazardous.
The saw chain has many
1. the operator
2. the saw
sharp cutters. If the
cutters contact your flesh,
3. the use of the saw.
they will cut you, even if the chain is not
moving. At full throttle, the chain speed
can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It is impor-
tant that you read, fully understand
and observe the following safety precau-
tions and warnings. Read the Owner’s
Manual and the safety instructions
periodically.
!
Warning!
Minors should never be allowed to use a
chainsaw. Bystanders, especially
THE OPERATOR
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where a chainsaw is
in use. Never let the saw run unattended.
Store it in a locked place away from
children and empty the fuel tank before
storing for longer than a few days.
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment.
Pay special attention to the section on
reactive forces.
Do not lend or rent your
chainsaw without the
!
Do not operate a chainsaw when you are
fatigued. Be alert – If you get tired while
operating your chainsaw, take a break.
Tiredness may result in loss of control.
Working with any chainsaw can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating
a chainsaw.
Warning!
Owner‘s Manual. Be sure
that anyone using your
Reactive forces, including kickback, can
be dangerous. Careless or improper use
of any chainsaw may cause serious or
fatal injury.
saw reads and under-
stands the information contained in this
manual.
All safety precautions that are generally
observed when working with an ax or a
hand saw also apply to the operation of
chainsaws. However, because a chain-
saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power
tool, special safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of personal
injury.
These safety precautions and warnings
apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws.
Different models may have different
parts and controls. See the appropriate
section of your Owner’s Manual for a
description of the controls and function
of the parts of your model saw.
!
Warning!
Prolonged use of chainsaws (or other
machines) exposing the operator to
vibrations may produce whitefinger
disease (Raynaud’s phenomenon) or
carpal tunnel syndrome. These conditions
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